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Saintfield Horse Show was launched in style on Thursday, July 20, with a press and sponsor reception, kindly hosted by Downpatrick Racecourse in their magnificent Brownlow Suite. Guests arriving from 6.30pm were warmly welcomed by Horse Show Director, Joan Cunningham and Downpatrick Racecourse Manager, Richard Lyttle.
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Among the many guests who attended were Chairman of Downpatrick Racecourse, Peter Stewart; Adelle Rea, Director of Downpatrick and Noel Chance, Director of Downpatrick; Newry, Mourne and Down District Council were well represented; Dermot Curran, the longest serving Councillor in Northern Ireland, who has been a great supporter of the Horse Show and Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride throughout the years, also attended. Two very important guests, who will be hosting the 2023 Saintfield Horse Show, Gerry McPolin and his lovely wife Margaret, were also present.
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The Show takes place on Saturday, August 26 at Gerry McPolin's premises on the Downpatrick Road, Ballynahinch. The schedule will be online and entries can now be made.
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Along with all the usual riding classes, Working Hunter for horses and ponies and mounted fancy dress for children, the Show will also hold The Ulster Tatler sponsored Ladies Side Saddle Championship, The Downpatrick Racecourse sponsored Racehorse to Riding Horse class, which will be judged by Downpatrick Racecourse Director, Noel Chance, who trained the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup on two different occasions.
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As well as the usual Championships, there will be three new ones this year... An Irish Draught Championship, a Coloured Championship and a Veteran Championship.
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Trade Stands, Best Dressed Lady, Novelty Event, Food Village, Live Country Music with Box Car Brian and Gerard Dornan and, don’t forget, if you haven't got a horse or pony, you can enter your dog in the pet dog classes at 2pm (entries on the field for the pet dog classes).
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REMEMBER, Saintfield Horse Show is 100% Charity Show.
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For further details, contact Joan Cunningham on Tel: 07775 860744; email: joancunningham1@gmail.com or visit the website: www.saintfieldhorseshow.com or Saintfield Horse Show on Facebook.